Durham, NC Housing Market & Real Estate

Leaning buyer's-2.7% YoY

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Quick answer: The median home sale price in Durham, NC is $399,000, down 2.7% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 75 days with 840 active listings. The market is currently a leaning buyer's.

$399,000median sale price

Is Durham a buyer's or seller's market?

Leaning buyer's4.6 months of supply75 avg. days on market

Durham, NC is currently a leaning buyer's, based on 4.6 months of supply and homes selling in about 75 days. How we determine this →

Homes sold

182

Last 12 weeks

Days on market

75

Average pace

Active listings

840

4.6 months supply

Sale-to-list

97.7%

Below asking

Durham, NC market data

Current housing market statistics for Durham, NC
MetricValue
Median sale price$399,000
Median list price$420,000
Year-over-year price change-2.7%
Average days on market75 days
Active inventory840 listings
Months of supply4.6 months
Sale-to-list price ratio97.7%
Market conditionLeaning buyer's

Source: Redfin · Updated weekly

The Durham housing market is currently classified as a leaning buyer's with a median sale price of $399,000. Prices have fallen 2.7% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 75 days on market, indicating 4.6 months of inventory.With limited inventory, homes sell quickly and buyers should be prepared to act decisively and competitively to secure a property.

Market trends

Homes for sale in Durham

There are currently 840 homes listed for sale in Durham, North Carolina. The median listing price is $420K. Featured listings range from $240,000 to $756,456.

2 bedroom house for sale at 1403 E Club Blvd Durham - $240,000
$240,000

1403 E Club Blvd

Durham, NC

2 bd1 ba816 sqft
House10,454 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 7 Custer Cir Durham - $300,000
$300,000

7 Custer Cir

Durham, NC

3 bd2 ba1,274 sqft
House18,295 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 201 Lanier Valley Dr Durham - $350,000
$350,000

201 Lanier Valley Dr

Durham, NC

3 bd3 ba1,506 sqft
House28,314 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 912 Fearless Rd Durham - $378,870
$378,870

912 Fearless Rd

Durham, NC

3 bd4 ba1,900 sqft
Townhouse
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 1013 Commack Dr Durham - $410,000
$410,000

1013 Commack Dr

Durham, NC

3 bd4 ba2,230 sqft
Townhouse2,178 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 1251 Flyfish Ave Durham - $493,000
$493,000

1251 Flyfish Ave

Durham, NC

3 bd2 ba2,031 sqft
House7,405 sqft lot
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4 bedroom house for sale at 201 Monticello Ave Durham - $515,000
$515,000

201 Monticello Ave

Durham, NC

4 bd3 ba2,365 sqft
House22,216 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 704 Blackpool Dr Durham - $540,315
$540,315

704 Blackpool Dr

Durham, NC

3 bd3 ba2,410 sqft
Townhouse
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5 bedroom house for sale at 1105 Umstead Grove Way Durham - $550,000
$550,000

1105 Umstead Grove Way

Durham, NC

5 bd4 ba3,355 sqft
House5,663 sqft lot
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3 bedroom townhouse for sale at 712 Blackpool Dr Durham - $569,855
$569,855

712 Blackpool Dr

Durham, NC

3 bd3 ba2,410 sqft
Townhouse
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4 bedroom house for sale at 3903 Kelly Dr Durham - $689,000
$689,000

3903 Kelly Dr

Durham, NC

4 bd3 ba3,047 sqft
House25,265 sqft lot
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3 bedroom house for sale at 1116 Salford Ct Durham - $756,456
$756,456

1116 Salford Ct

Durham, NC

3 bd3 ba2,836 sqft
House
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Active listings

840

Homes on market

Median list price

$420K

Avg. days on market

75

Days until sale

New this week

357

Newly listed

Price drops:26.6%of listings
Sale-to-list:97.7%

Top public schools in Durham

50 schools tracked · 39,747 students

The largest public schools serving Durham, NC by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.

NC Virtual Academy

Grades K-12 · 2,959 students

Charter

North Carolina Cyber Academy

Grades K-12 · 2,523 students

Charter

C E Jordan High

Grades 9-12 · 2,068 students

Public

Riverside High

Grades 9-12 · 1,851 students

Public

Durham School of the Arts

Grades 6-12 · 1,767 students

Public

Hillside High

Grades 9-12 · 1,454 students

Public

Voyager Academy

Grades K-12 · 1,363 students

Charter

Southern School of Energy and Sustainabi

Grades 9-12 · 1,352 students

Public

Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Durham?

The median home sale price in Durham is $399,000, down 2.7% from last year.

How long do homes stay on market in Durham?

Homes typically spend 75 days on market before going under contract.

Is Durham a buyer's or seller's market?

With 4.6 months of supply, Durham is currently a leaning buyer's.

How many homes are for sale in Durham?

There are currently 840 homes listed for sale in Durham, NC.

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